# 5-8-26 - 9am - Substack and What Is An Election

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Podcast: [The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-the-weekend-with-michael-brown-463938)
Published: 2026-05-08T18:33:28+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Michael dives into a heated discussion about the Iran situation, questioning why the US isn't taking a stronger stance against the IRGC. He also shares personal stories, including a humorous anecdote about a listener's struggles with the Substack platform. The conversation takes a serious turn when the host discusses the recent Virginia Supreme Court decision, explaining the intricacies of the case and its implications. He also touches on the topic of elections, referencing a listener's question about the definition of an election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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